​'Infectious Respiratory Particles' Term for Airborne Pathogens

  • On 18th April, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced the term 'Infectious Respiratory Particles' (IRPs) to describe pathogens like COVID-19, ending terminology confusion.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for standardized terminology, facilitating scientific and policy guidance amidst varying terminologies.
  • IRPs include pathogens causing respiratory infections such as COVID-19, influenza, measles, MERS, SARS, and TB, emitted through breathing, talking, coughing, or sneezing.
  • IRPs exist on a spectrum of sizes, eliminating the dichotomy of 'aerosols' and 'droplets', allowing for a more nuanced understanding of airborne ....
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